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Logistics & Distribution with CompuTec Solutions
CompuTec WMS and CompuTec Labels give logistics and distribution businesses accurate, real-time warehouse operations, GS1 compliance, and operational label automation, all connected to SAP Business One.
- Real-Time Warehouse Accuracy
- GS1 & SSCC Compliance
- Operational Label Automation
- Batch & Expiry Date Tracking
Warehouse operations that work the way your business does
Logistics and distribution businesses depend on accuracy, speed, and reliable data at every point in the warehouse. CompuTec WMS and CompuTec Labels give logistics teams the tools to receive, move, pick, pack, and dispatch goods accurately, with every transaction recorded and every label generated from live data. For businesses that also manufacture, both solutions connect natively to CompuTec ProcessForce.
The Business Value of CompuTec Solutions for Logistics and Distribution
Every receipt, move, pick, and dispatch becomes accurate, reportable data in SAP Business One, the foundation logistics and distribution teams run on.
Warehouse Accuracy
- Accurate Data Capture: Barcode-driven transactions capture data accurately across goods receipt, picking, packing, and dispatch.
- Real-Time Stock Records: Every warehouse transaction updates SAP Business One immediately, keeping stock levels current automatically.
- Cycle Counting: Stock counts can be performed on specific bins or zones while operations continue, keeping inventory records current throughout the year.
Inventory Visibility
- Stock Location Tracking: Bin location tracking gives warehouse teams an accurate picture of stock across all locations at any point.
- Batch and Serial Recording: Batch and serial numbers can be recorded at the point of each warehouse transaction, building a movement history per item.
- Expiry Date Tracking: Batch expiry dates can be tracked and made visible across stock queries, supporting timely stock management decisions.
GS1 and Customer Compliance
- Pallet Identification: Storage Units can be assigned SSCC codes, supporting GS1-compliant pallet management for retailers and logistics partners.
- Pre-Dispatch Verification: Dispatch Control can verify items against business partner catalog numbers before a delivery is processed.
- FEFO and FIFO Picking: Configurable queue rules can ensure the correct batches are selected first, supporting customer stock rotation requirements.
Connected Warehouse and Manufacturing
- No Separate Integration: For manufacturers using CompuTec ProcessForce, CompuTec WMS connects warehouse and manufacturing operations without additional integration work.
- Dedicated Manufacturing Transactions: When CompuTec ProcessForce is installed, Pick Order and Pick Receipt transactions issue and receive stock directly against Manufacturing Orders, with full traceability. Standard SAP Business One transactions can still be made available alongside them if requested.
- Shared Data Across Operations: Batch and serial data recorded in the warehouse can feed into CompuTec ProcessForce records, supporting data continuity across production and logistics.
Operational Label Automation
- Rule-Based Label Printing: Printing rules can trigger the correct label format automatically based on item, item group, business partner, warehouse, branch, document type, or transaction.
- Advanced Template Logic: A stored procedure ships with CompuTec Labels for cases the rule columns cannot express, though in practice the standard criteria cover template selection.
- Live Data on Labels: Labels pull real-time data from SAP Business One and other CompuTec solutions, keeping label content current.
Customer Activity Reporting
- Transaction Tracking per Customer: Warehouse transactions can be assigned to SAP Business One projects, allowing activity to be tracked per customer.
- Custom Activity Reports: CompuTec AppEngine analytical pages can be built on warehouse transaction data, supporting custom reporting for customer billing and service level tracking.
- Data Accessible for Analysis: All transaction data is recorded in SAP Business One, making it available through SAP Business One's native reporting tools.
Logistics & Distribution Sub-Sectors Served by CompuTec Solutions
CompuTec WMS and CompuTec Labels support a range of logistics and distribution environments, from third-party warehousing and fulfillment through to specialist distribution operations.
Industry Challenges and How CompuTec Solutions Address Them
Logistics and distribution businesses face demanding requirements around warehouse accuracy, stock management, and customer compliance. Here is how CompuTec solutions help them manage these demands.
Customer Stories
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CompuTec WMS and how does it work with SAP Business One?
CompuTec WMS is a warehouse management application that runs on barcode scanners, Android mobile devices, and desktop terminals. It connects to SAP Business One, sending every warehouse transaction directly to the SAP Business One database in real time. Every transaction records item details, batch and serial data, quantities, bin locations, and user and timestamp information.
What warehouse transactions does CompuTec WMS support?
CompuTec WMS supports goods receipt, delivery, goods issue, stock transfer, pick and pack, stock counting, dispatch control, and returns from delivery. For businesses also using CompuTec ProcessForce, dedicated manufacturing transactions are available for production issue and receipt.
How does CompuTec WMS support third-party logistics businesses?
Warehouse transactions in CompuTec WMS can be assigned to SAP Business One projects, allowing activity to be tracked per customer. Because all transaction data is recorded in SAP Business One, it can be used as the basis for custom billing and service level reports using SAP Business One's native reporting tools, for example, tracking transactions performed or handling activity per customer over a given period. Storage Categories allow capacity limits to be defined per location, supporting visibility of how warehouse space is being used.
Does CompuTec WMS support GS1 and SSCC compliance?
Yes. Storage Units in CompuTec WMS can be assigned SSCC codes, supporting standardized pallet identification in line with GS1 requirements. Dispatch Control can verify items against business partner catalog numbers before a delivery is processed, adding an accuracy check at the point of shipment.
Does CompuTec WMS support FEFO and expiry date management?
Yes. Batch expiry dates are tracked at batch level in SAP Business One. FEFO picking rules can be configured so that the earliest-expiring stock is always selected first during picking, supporting correct stock rotation and customer minimum shelf life requirements.
Does CompuTec WMS support catch weight for variable weight goods?
Yes. CompuTec WMS supports catch weight management, allowing actual weights to be captured at the point of transaction using integrated weighing scales. This supports accurate inventory valuation and billing for goods such as fresh produce, meat, or fish where unit weights vary.
Does CompuTec WMS support serial number recording?
Yes. Serial numbers can be recorded at the point of each warehouse transaction, building a movement history per serialized item within SAP Business One. This is particularly relevant for distributors of medicines, medical devices, and healthcare products where item-level recording is required.
What is CompuTec Labels and how does it support logistics operations?
CompuTec Labels is a separate label management application that automates the generation of warehouse and logistics labels. It pulls live data from SAP Business One and other CompuTec solutions to ensure labels carry accurate batch, serial, and transaction information. Label templates and printing rules can be defined per item, item group, business partner, warehouse, branch, document type, or transaction, with print jobs routed automatically to the correct printer at the relevant workstation. A stored procedure is available for anything the criteria cannot express, but in practice they are sufficient.
Does CompuTec WMS support stock counting without stopping warehouse operations?
Yes. CompuTec WMS supports stock counting using barcode scanners, with counts performable on specific bins or zones. Both standard and advanced stock counting modes are available, with results recorded directly in SAP Business One. This allows inventory accuracy to be maintained without requiring a full warehouse shutdown.
Does CompuTec WMS require CompuTec ProcessForce?
No. CompuTec WMS operates as a standalone warehouse management solution integrated with SAP Business One, without requiring CompuTec ProcessForce. When CompuTec ProcessForce is also installed, additional manufacturing-specific transactions become available and certain features such as batch queue management follow CompuTec ProcessForce settings.
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